Edwin H Choi, MD
Edwin H Choi is a Family Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Edwin H Choi, MD in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
866 S Westmoreland Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90005-2372
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.39%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
959
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
629
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,902
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.14M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$275 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Edwin H Choi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
866 S. Westmoreland Avenue Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 340173
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Edwin H Choi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edwin H Choi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edwin H Choi
NPI records show Dr. Choi as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 821-5675.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
866 S Westmoreland Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90005-2372
Mailing Address
866 S. Westmoreland Avenue Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90005
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